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Family Ties Season 7 Episodes
Season 7 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1988 - 1989
Episode 1
It Happened One Night
Sun, Oct 30, 1988 30 mins
In the Season 7 opener, the three older Keaton kids set out to join the family camping trip with a map of ancient Greece as their only guide.
Episode 2
Designing Woman
Sun, Nov 6, 1988 30 mins
Mallory's reluctant to speak up when another designer steals her ideas for a new line of clothing.
Episode 3
Truckers
Sun, Nov 13, 1988 30 mins
A new toy truck prompts Andrew to dump his plans for becoming a banker and to look instead at driving a rig. Andrew: Brian Bonsall. Rocco: Kaylan Romero. Alex: Michael J. Fox. Steven: Michael Gross.
Episode 4
Beyond Therapy
Sun, Nov 27, 1988 30 mins
Group therapy may be the way to resolve Alex and Lauren's personal problems. Dr. Davidson: Diana Bellamy. Bobby: Stephen Baldwin. Janie: Kathleen Dennehy. Tom: Don Amendolia. Vera: Helen Page Camp.
Episode 5
Heartstrings
Sun, Dec 4, 1988 30 mins
Steven suffers a heart attack, leaving Alex to ponder his own mortality. Part 1 of three.
Episode 6
Heartstrings
Sun, Dec 11, 1988 30 mins
As Steven undergoes heart surgery, Elyse confides her deepest concerns to Alex. Part 2 of three.
Episode 7
Heartstrings
Sun, Dec 18, 1988 30 mins
Conclusion. The Keatons share happy memories as they await news of Steven's condition.
Episode 8
Basic Training
Sun, Jan 1, 1989 30 mins
Career Day inspires Skippy to join the Army, but the recruiting officer seems more interested in Alex's qualifications. Sgt. Davis: J.J. Jones. Rose: Lois de Banzie. Harry: Raleigh Bond. Skippy: Marc Price.
Episode 9
Deja Vu
Sun, Jan 8, 1989 30 mins
Mallory fears history will repeat itself when Jennifer dates the brother of a boy who broke Mallory's heart. Josh: Byron Thames. Mallory: Justine Bateman. Jennifer: Tina Yothers. Nick: Scott Valentine. Steven: Michael Gross.
Episode 10
Nick's Best Friend
Sun, Jan 15, 1989 30 mins
Nick's dog is hit by a car, forcing him to make an on-the-spot decision. Scott Valentine. Dr. Austin: Tom Isbell. Woman: Carol Mansell. Human Pretzel: Colleen Linnehan.
Episode 11
Get Me to the Living Room on Time
Sun, Jan 29, 1989 30 mins
The Keatons get caught up in the lives of two senior citizens at a retirement center. Joseph: Douglas Seale. Eva: Marie Denn. David: Jeff Perry. Sam: Joshua Shelley. Steven: Michael Gross. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney.
Episode 12
The Job Not Taken
Sun, Feb 5, 1989 30 mins
Alex's instinct impresses a top investment broker, but that instinct is tested when the friend who got him the interview is fired. Paul: Billy Morrissette. Foster: Christine Jansen. Neil: David Bowe. Daniels: Ethel Ayler.
Episode 13
The Wrecker's Ball
Sun, Feb 12, 1989 30 mins
Elyse's first project is threatened with the wrecker's ball; and Mallory takes up acupressure massage. Willis: Gary Grubbs. McPhee: Vic Polizos. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney. Mallory: Justine Bateman.
Episode 14
My Best Friend's Girl
Sat, Feb 18, 1989 30 mins
Skippy becomes charming and witty---and smitten---in a counseling session with Lauren, who uses a psychological profile to match him with a date.
Episode 15
'Til Her Daddy Takes Her T-Bird Away
Sun, Feb 26, 1989 30 mins
Mallory's hopes of buying a car are dashed when Steven reneges on cosigning her loan, indicating his refusal to accept her as an adult. Joe: Dan Hedaya. Steven: Michael Gross. Mallory: Justine Bateman.
Episode 16
Simon Says
Sun, Mar 5, 1989 30 mins
Jennifer is fed up with a lovesick schoolmate who drools over her; Alex tries to dodge a neighbour who's smothering him with affection.
Episode 17
All in the Neighborhood
Sun, Mar 12, 1989 30 mins
The Keatons learn their neighbourhood isn't as progressive as they thought when Steven's black co-worker looks to buy a house across the street. Part 1 of two.
Episode 18
All in the Neighborhood
Sun, Mar 19, 1989 30 mins
Conclusion. The Keatons' efforts to move their black friends into the neighbourhood backfire, and the new owners' house is vandalised.
Episode 19
They Can't Take that Away from Me
Sun, Apr 2, 1989 30 mins
While Lauren's away, a charming and talented music major strikes a romantic chord in Alex. Part 1 of two.
Episode 20
They Can't Take that Away from Me
Sun, Apr 9, 1989 30 mins
Conclusion. Alex consults the classics when he feels pressured to decide between Lauren and Marty.
Episode 21
Rain Forests Keep Fallin' on my Head
Sun, Apr 16, 1989 30 mins
Jennifer is alarmed when her ecology class covers rain forests, the greenhouse effect and the possibility of global disaster.
Episode 22
Wrap Around the Clock
Sun, Apr 23, 1989 30 mins
Part 1 of two. While helping Andrew build a time capsule, the Keatons reminisce over family mementos. The episode features clips from the series' seven-year run.
Episode 23
Wrap Around the Clock
Sun, Apr 23, 1989 30 mins
Conclusion. Alex's old report cards are among the memorabilia gathered for Andrew's time-capsule project.
Episode 24
Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation
Sun, May 7, 1989 30 mins
Nick gets underfoot while staying with the Keatons, which puts added strain on his relationship with Steven. Nick: Scott Valentine. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney. Mallory: Justine Bateman. Alex: Michael J. Fox.
Episode 25
Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Sun, May 14, 1989 30 mins
Alex lands a cushy job with a Wall Street investment-banking firm, but Elyse wants to keep him home. Part 1 of two. Michael J. Fox, Meredith Baxter Birney. Steven: Michael Gross. Mallory: Justine Bateman.
Episode 26
Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Sun, May 14, 1989 30 mins
Conclusion. Elyse, still fuming about Alex's cavalier attitude, spends the evening alone at home while the others go out. Skippy: Marc Price. Nick: Scott Valentine. Alex: Michael J. Fox. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney.
